“First Unitarian Church of Baltimore sees the UUSJ as a key partner in its work of building a better Baltimore. Through the Advocacy Corps, we bring our values to Congress.” – Rev. David Carl Olson Baltimore’s First Unitarian is the latest congregation to join the 15 member congregations of UUSJ. The church, which opened … Continue reading First Unitarian Church of Baltimore Joins UUSJ! May 2020
“People of faith, particularly those of us who are white progressives, need to combat the systems of criminalization in our country. Systems of policing and criminalization in this country are inherently violent, steeped in and created to reinforce white supremacy, anti-blackness, and racialized control.” President Reverend Dr. Susan Frederick-Gray Beloved Friend, As the pain and … Continue reading Love Resists – We bear witness, and as our faith demands, we act!
The Poor People’s Campaign (PPC) — Through 2020 and Beyond (updated) You may recall, both the UUA and UUSJ have endorsed the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival (PPC) in spring 2018, and now Side With Love has joined in 2019. We have all committed to fighting: the distorted moral narrative, systemic … Continue reading The Poor People’s Campaign — Through 2020 and Beyond
Reeb Project/UUSJ Voting Campaign Organizer Description: The Voting Campaign Organizer will work with the staff and volunteer leaders of the sponsors (the Reeb Project for Voting Rights at All Souls Church in Washington, DC, and Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice, or UUSJ) to implement a non-partisan voter mobilization campaign in selected states. Through grassroots relational … Continue reading Hiring: Reeb Project/UUSJ Voting Campaign Organizer – Posting
Have you heard the latest news about our changing climate? A 2019 annual report released by the United Nations tells us that “Greenhouse gas emissions have steadily risen for the last decade, despite the current and future threat posed by climate change.” It goes on to compare the current state of world economies vs. how … Continue reading Advocacy For Climate Justice Is Urgent! by Pablo DeJesus
“Living in Limbo” is the title of a recent article in the Winter edition of the UU World. It describes the vulnerable state of immigrant families, particularly those who are sheltering in UU churches.* They have sought sanctuary while they await a decision on whether they can continue to live in the United States or … Continue reading The Stakes Are Enormous! by Charlotte, Fred and Lavona
“Show me what Democracy looks like. This is what Democracy looks like.” This chant is often heard in nationwide protest rallies. I love it! It affirms that we Americans have freedom of speech, freedom to assemble and the right to urge our government to make changes. It also affirms our Unitarian Universalist principles of the … Continue reading Pat Behenna on Amplifying Voices at the Margins (Why I Witness with UUSJ)
As we approach the pivotal election year of 2020, Unitarian Universalist Association President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray reminds us, “This is no time for a casual faith.” But it is a time for deep commitment to our UU values. To many, it seems that our democracy is far more vulnerable than we once thought. The deep … Continue reading Approaching a Pivotal Election Year! by Bob Denniston, Board Chair
It has been my honor to represent two Unitarian Universalist congregations on the Board of Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ). Why? Because I believe in the role and potential of UUSJ. Like many of you, I belonged to a different religion prior to becoming a Unitarian Universalist. I was Lutheran for many years, but … Continue reading Gary Magnuson on the Need for an Unremitting UU Presence in Washington, DC (Why I believe in the role and potential of UUSJ…)
This Unitarian Universalist journey of mine has taken me to many places. I have voiced my UU values at Fort Benning, Ga. at the School of the America’s Watch, joining with thousands holding crosses and calling out the names of the disappeared. I stood with the International Faith contingent in Morocco declaring “We Are Still … Continue reading Doris Marlin on Raising Our UU Values and Voices in the Nation’s Capital (Why I Participate With UUSJ)
